How child separation at the US-Mexico border reshapes the developing brain
In short: Social worker Luis H. Zayas examines the profound psychological trauma experienced by refugees and asylum-seeking families. This talk analyzes the long-term consequences of controversial US detention and separation policies.
Drawing from his work with families at the US-Mexico border, Dean Luis H. Zayas of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work explores how psychological trauma impacts the architecture of a child's developing brain. The presentation offers a critical analysis of the lasting effects of US detention and child separation policies, while proposing practical steps for systemic improvement.
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- Source: TED — Luis H. Zayas: The psychological impact of child separation at the US-Mexico border | TED · YouTube (embedded player only)
- Also: socialwork.utexas.edu — TED Talk: Dean Zayas on child separation at the US-Mexico border - UT Social Work
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